Los Angeles: Singer Bette Midler says pop star Beyonce Knowles is "beyond human" and is a "real athlete".
Midler, who recently slammed Ariana Grande for having a "silly high voice", insisted that she wouldn't ever "disparage" anyone's musical ability. She also said is a huge fan of the 33-year-old and loves listening to her albums, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I like Taylor Swift, and I adore Beyonce, she's beyond human, and strong, and a real athlete," she told Harper's Bazaar magazine when asked what kind of music she listens to.
The "Love Me Harder" singer was left feeling shocked by the icon's comments, but wrote on Twitter: "Bette was always a feminist who stood for women being able to do whatever the F they wanted without judgement! Not sure where that Bette went but I want that sexy mermaid back!!! always a fan no matter what my love (sic)"
